# Musick, Peeler & Garrett Partner Chet Cramin Named a Top Real Estate Lawyer by Daily Journal

> Chet Cramin, a Musick, Peeler & Garrett partner with more than 20 years of in-house REIT experience, was named a top real estate lawyer by the Daily Journal.

- Published: 2026-10-30T13:44:54+00:00
- Section: Business
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-30/musick-peeler-chet-cramin-daily-journal-honor
- Source: [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/953376912/musick-peeler-garrett-partner-chet-cramin-named-a-top-real-estate-lawyer-by-daily-journal)

## Key takeaways

- Chet Cramin, a partner in Musick Peeler's Orange County office, was named a top real estate lawyer by the Daily Journal.
- Cramin represented the buyer in the purchase of a Los Angeles property that will become the home of a charter school.
- The Los Angeles Times recognized Cramin as a Commercial Real Estate Visionary earlier this year.

Chet Cramin, a partner at Musick, Peeler & Garrett, was named a top real estate lawyer by the [Daily Journal](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000bn5b/daily-journal), [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/953376912/musick-peeler-garrett-partner-chet-cramin-named-a-top-real-estate-lawyer-by-daily-journal) reported on October 30, 2026. Cramin advises clients on real estate development projects, commercial leasing transactions and property acquisitions from the firm's Orange County office.

## Chet Cramin's Daily Journal Recognition

Cramin draws on more than 20 years of in-house experience with one of the nation's largest publicly traded REITs, according to the announcement. The Daily Journal profile highlighted a deal this year in which Cramin represented the buyer in the purchase of a property in Los Angeles that will become the home of a charter school.

"I was drawn to this area of practice by the deal -- and all that goes into a successful closing," Cramin told the Daily Journal in the feature. "There is great satisfaction in helping a client overcome issues that often arise so that the client is able to achieve its goals."

Co-Managing Partner Steve Elie said in the announcement: "Receiving this honor is a testament to Chet's distinguished career and significant impact on the real estate sector." The Los Angeles Times recognized Cramin as a "Commercial Real Estate Visionary" earlier this year.

## Musick Peeler's Scale and Reach

[Musick, Peeler & Garrett](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005wb8/musick-peeler-garrett) is a California-founded general practice law firm with more than 90 lawyers across 24 practice groups, according to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The firm was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, with seven offices in California, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

The same records show the firm handles more than $2 billion worth of transactions on an annual basis. In August 2025, Musick Peeler opened East Coast offices in Charlottesville, Virginia and Washington, D.C., absorbing a four-attorney team from Zoblaw.

## Earlier Daily Journal Honors for Musick Peeler

In September 2026, the Daily Journal named Richard Galofaro, co-managing partner at Musick, Peeler & Garrett, a 2026 Top Wealth Management Lawyer, EIN Presswire reported. Galofaro advises high-net-worth clients on estate planning and wealth transfer, with many estates exceeding $100 million.

In July 2026, the firm's Insurance Coverage Practice Group earned a Chambers USA ranking in the Insurance category for California, EIN Presswire reported. The debut inclusion covers complex coverage disputes, bad faith litigation and regulatory compliance.

## What Comes Next for Cramin

The Daily Journal feature on Cramin was published in 2026, and the Los Angeles Times recognition came earlier this year.

## Companies in this story

- [Musick, Peeler & Garrett company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0005wb8/musick-peeler-garrett) · website: http://www.musickpeeler.com
- [Daily Journal company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000bn5b/daily-journal) · website: http://daily-journal.com

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